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Danish structure studio BIG has been introduced because the masterplanner of the port metropolis of Oxagon on the Zero Gravity Urbanism exhibition in the course of the Venice Structure Biennale.

The exhibition showcased the tasks being developed for Saudi Arabia’s Neom growth, together with The Line, the Trojena ski resort, the Sindalah island resort and Oxagon.

The octagon-shaped port and logistic hub has been described because the “world’s largest floating construction”. The Neom venture has been criticised for its liveability and sustainability credentials and its alleged human rights violations.

This week’s publication additionally included an unique interview with this yr’s Venice Structure Biennale curator Lesley Lokko, a house clad in timber battens in London by Ao-ft and a composting rest room constructed within the centre of Finland’s pavilion at Venice Structure Biennale.

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